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THE CHAIRMAN.-Pending the introduction of other and more modern sanitary methods this does provide a cheap way of getting rid of the refuse.
HON. SIR HENRY POLLOCK.--We are asked to vote for $16,000 instead of the incinerators which cost $600!
HON. MR. SHENTON.-Is there no other place at Shaukiwan?
HON. MR. PATERSON.-As far as Shaukiwan is concerned, the smell there is so terrific that this should not make any difference.
HON. SIR HENRY POLLOCK. This refuse is not dumped there, but ultimately at Mataukok.
HON. MR. BELL.-Am I right in asking if this motion means that the Government is not going to conduct any further experimental work on incinerators?
THE CHAIRMAN.-Not necessarily. I am not prepared to go that far.
HON. MR. BELL.-It looks a rather retrograde step.
THE CHAIRMAN.-We have the new system that Mr. Shenton spoke of and inquiries will be made about it.
THE CHAIRMAN.-Will the Committee pass this vote?
HON. MR. SHENTON.-I would like this matter adjourned to the next meeting for further information.
THE CHAIRMAN I would like to know the lines on which you would like further information.
HON. MR. SHENTON.—I would like an adjournment for further inquiries as to whether the incinerators cannot be used in such a way that they would not be a nuisance.
THE CHAIRMAN. The matter is adjourned until the next meeting.
Item No. 56:-Public Works Extraordinary, $1,000.
HON. MR. SHENTON. Is it the policy of Government to connect, as far as possible, all the Police Stations in the New Territories with the China Light?
THE CHAIRMAN.-Undoubtedly.
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